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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

More migrants making false domestic abuse claims, minister tells MPs

Jess Phillips says the Home Office could do more to weed out false claims, following a BBC News investigation.

PoliticsImmigration
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

More migrants making false domestic abuse claims, minister tells MPs

Jess Phillips says the Home Office could do more to weed out false claims, following a BBC News investigation.

PoliticsImmigration
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

America's special relationship 'probably Israel', says UK ambassador to US

The remarks, made in February and first reported by the Financial Times, came to light during the King's state visit.

BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

'Reform's council tax rises will be lower than other parties' - Farage

Nigel Farage pledged Reform UK would ensure council tax rises would be lower in councils run by his party than in those controlled by any other parties.

EconomyReform
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Key points as MPs question ex-senior aide about Mandelson appointment

Former top Foreign Office civil servant Sir Philip Barton and ex-No 10 chief of staff Morgan McSweeney are answering MPs' questions.

Politics
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Ed Davey sceptical about timing of bin strike news

The Liberal Democrats leader appears on BBC local radio ahead of the elections on 7 May.

Politics
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Watch: PM's ex-top aide interrogated on Mandelson appointment

Key moments as Morgan McSweeney gives evidence to MPs about Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.

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BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

I made 'serious mistake' advising Starmer to appoint Mandelson, PM's ex-top adviser says

Morgan McSweeney says the peer did not give the "full truth" about his relationship with Epstein.

BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

No way to raise Mandelson concerns, former senior official says

Sir Philip Barton says he was worried Lord Mandelson's links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein "could be a problem".

BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Birmingham bins announcement is 'cynical' says Green Party leader

Zack Polanski speaks to BBC Radio WM ahead of the local elections on 7 May.

PoliticsEnvironment
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says

The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.

Politics
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says

The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.